Organizational Development Specialist
Salary

An Organizational Development Specialist earns an average salary of $58,234 per year. A skill in Project Management is associated with high pay for this job. People in this job generally don't have more than 20 years' experience.

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

Job Description for Organizational Development Specialist

Organizational development specialists are in charge of ensuring continuous organizational improvement fr all departments in their company. They are responsible for planning, coaching, and consulting with teams and individuals who need assistance solving organizational challenges. They communicate with staff members about development concepts and processes, as well as promote organizational development by designing and implementing performance appraisal systems that increase productivity while reducing the use of company resources.

Additionally, organizational development specialists must relay important development ideas and exercises to company employees and managers. They also develop organizational assessment procedures, interpret results, and prepare recommendations and action plans. They also identify opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness within human resources programs. Organizational development specialists create feedback mechanisms that build on organizational and individual capabilities, as well as evaluate the effectiveness of these mechanisms regularly.

A bachelor's degree and relevant experience are generally required for this role. Industry and leadership certifications may be beneficial. Organizational development specialists must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as pay strong attention to detail. They should work well in a team setting, as well as on their own with minimal supervision.